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Record Nr.

UNINA9910463416403321

Autore

Nogami Toyoitiro

Titolo

Japanese Noh plays : how to see them / / by Toyoitiro Nogami

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Kegan Paul Limited, , 2005

ISBN

1-283-96179-2

0-203-04058-9

1-136-20855-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (70 p.)

Collana

Japanese tourist library

Disciplina

792/.0952

Soggetti

Nò„ plays

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; JAPANESE NOH PLAYS; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; I. The Noh Theatre; II. The Production; III. Masks and Costumes; IV. Classification of the Noh Plays; V. The Making of a Noh Programme; VI. How to Appreciate the Noh Play; VII. The Repertoire; Short Bibliography; Noh Calendar

Sommario/riassunto

Written for travellers to Japan, this concise guide explains all aspects of the Noh performance, including the layout of the theatre, music, masks and costumes, acting, dramatic themes, and appreciation of Noh theatre. Readers will gain insights into this fascinating aspect of Japanese culture and be well prepared to attend performances when visiting Japan.